Michele Frances Purvin LCSW-S, LCDC, LLC & Associates

(She/her/hers)

Accepting Clients

Our practice is a safe haven where you can freely express your thoughts, build emotional strength, and learn new skills.

Clinical Social Worker in San Marcos, TX

Free Initial Consultation

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Hey there! We know you’re passionate about personal growth, but lately, you’ve been feeling drained, down, and unmotivated. Worry is keeping you tossing and turning at night, and despite trying everything, nothing seems to work. You dream of a relaxing and fulfilling life, but daily stress and anxiety keep you stuck. If this sounds like you, we'd love to chat with you about it.

My Background and Approach

Our therapists are super skilled in different types of therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). We’re all about giving you personalized counseling care. We’ll take the time to get to know you and your situation before we start working together to find solutions to your problems. And guess what? Each of our therapists has a unique background in their chosen field and brings a strengths perspective to their work. We can see clients in the Austin or Dallas/Fort Worth area.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

We believe you can become stronger and more resilient with the right support, even in tough times. We’ll show you how to truly live the idea that there’s always more to explore and make the journey easier. We provide personalized quality care by getting to know you. You’re unique! Our professional social work ethics and values teach us to deeply respect and appreciate the diversity of the human experience. We value this diversity in creating a compassionate, productive, and non-discriminatory society. Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We empower clients to achieve personal growth, build resilience, and improve their well-being.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Addiction Counseling Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Addiction Anxiety Depression

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English, Deutsch

Qualifications

License
LCSW-S, LCDC, LLC & Associates, State of Texas · #42218
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
11 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Wicca/Paganism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

136 E San Antonio Street
Suite 104
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-644-9036

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Deutsch
  • Rate: $80 - 145/session

Info

Email Michele Frances
136 E San Antonio Street
Suite 104
San Marcos, TX 78666
5300 Town and Country Blvd
Suite 240
Frisco, TX 75034

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